Name: Bluemont
Address: Arlington

About the neighborhood

Bluemont offers a variety of housing including single detached homes, townhouses, and large apartment buildings, with diverse options ranging from lofts to four-bedroom residences. The neighborhood benefits from numerous bike lanes, supporting easy cycling throughout the area. Public transportation is highly accessible, featuring around ten bus lines with stops conveniently close by. Its location provides quick access to major highways, making travel straightforward for personal vehicles. Residents have a wealth of dining choices, including several cafes and restaurants, along with nearby grocery stores for convenient shopping. The neighborhood offers a peaceful atmosphere in many parts, while main streets maintain a lively presence.

Characteristics

Transportation

This part of the community allows home buyers to travel using several alternative modes of transportation. The transit system in this area is moderately practical thanks to Ballston-MU with access to the Metrorail Orange Line and Metrorail Silver Line, and approximately 20 nearby bus lines. This neighborhood is also moderately well-suited for pedestrians; running common errands is easy without the need to get in a vehicle, and a variety of businesses are close by. A good number of residents in the area use their bike because the cycling infrastructure is reasonably well-developed.

Services

Residents will appreciate the proximity to both primary and secondary schools, which are within a short distance from vast majority homes for sale in this part of Arlington. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. When it comes to eating, house buyers in this part of the community will value that a grocery store is always only a short distance away. Furthermore, with over 50 restaurants and approximately 10 coffee shops, Bluemont is a very good area in which to eat out.

Character

Bluemont is a great neighborhood for home buyers who enjoy indoor activities. Although this part of Arlington is not known for its vibrancy, the vibe is still quite lively around its main streets, and with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Most areas of this neighborhood are very serene and quiet, but some other sections can be noisy, especially close to Custis Memorial Pkwy.

Car friendly8.0

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly7.2

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.6

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly5.8

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants8.6

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries8.6

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk